British Actress Sophie Wu models for Christopher Waller

Christopher Waller’s AW 12/13 collection is off to a spectacular start, with the successful British actress, Sophie Wu, as the face of its campaign. Renowned for her role in ‘Kick-Ass’, Wu was photographed by Pettri Haggren in the new, much-anticipated collection.

The designer at the helm, Simon Christopher Waller, stated “Sophie’s style and look was a perfect match for the brand and could easily be compared to the initial muse for the season – Jean Seberg – in the French film ‘Breathless’.  Working with an actress like Sophie gives the pieces further character.  It’s exciting to work with creative people from outside the fashion industry and I will do it for future seasons.”

After gaining experience with John Richmond, Waller established his label in 2010, striving to provide women with his signature boyish and chic designs.  In a minimal neutral palette of complimentary whites, greys and petrol, the new collection exhibits a broad range of wearable pieces from leather panelled outerwear to elegant evening dresses that utilise Japanese laces alongside digitally printed silks. 

This collection builds on an equally impressive SS 12 collection that also features clean lines and flattering silhouettes. ‘A Shot Across the Bows’ exudes quality, inspired by the luxurious glamour of the Cote d’Azur in the late 80s and early 90s. Flowing silk crepe was combined with soft jersey in classic navy and dusky pink accentuated by sapphire blue, making for a desirable, minimal collection.  Tailoring was kept unstructured and chic, with slim cigarette trousers paired with simple tees.

 

With all the design, production and sampling carried out for the label in London, Christopher Waller is a truly exciting emerging British brand.

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(Images courtesy of Christopher Waller)